> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://the-protocol-erc.gitbook.io/the-whitepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://the-protocol-erc.gitbook.io/the-whitepaper/the-welcome.md).

# THE Welcome

## Getting started...

If this is your first time finding out about THE Protocol then we would suggest starting out with [**THE Lore**](/the-whitepaper/the-welcome/the-lore.md).

The next thing to do would be to check [**THE History**](/the-whitepaper/the-welcome/the-history.md) where you'll discover the unique way this project came into existence.

Once you are acclimated with the essentials it's a good idea to take a look at [**THE Idea**](/the-whitepaper/the-welcome/the-idea.md), where you'll learn about the infectious nature of THE Protocol and its limitless potential.

The rest of the document is yours to explore as you best see fit. However, one final piece of advice is to check [**THE DAO**](/the-whitepaper/the-dao/intro-to-the-dao.md) where we go over what makes our utility something you will want to be a part of.

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